Pharmacy Director

Encompass Health • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

Encompass Health is hiring a Pharmacy Director to ensure the safe and efficient provision of pharmacy services at a hospital. The director oversees pharmacy department operations and leads pharmacy staff while providing direct patient and pharmaceutical care. The role requires competence in clinical health system pharmacy practices, medication safety, and regulatory compliance, as well as collaboration on departmental budgets and participation in hospital committees.

Requirements

• A pharmacy degree from a U.S.-accredited program, or an international pharmacy program evaluated by a recognized certifying agency as substantially equivalent to U.S. accreditation standards.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• A pharmacy license in good standing from the State Pharmacy Board for the state in which the hospital is located.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the hospital and organization’s mission to pharmacy staff, hold them accountable for performance, and motivate them to develop their capabilities.
• Oversee pharmacy department operations, including scheduling, continuous assessment, and implementation of process improvements.
• Provide direct patient and pharmaceutical care.
• Maintain competence in clinical health system pharmacy practices, including antimicrobial stewardship, non-sterile and sterile drug preparation, controlled substances, hospital pharmacy accreditation, anticoagulation drug therapy management, and medication safety.
• Educate staff on pharmaceutical care and medication management and ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Stay current with new medications, indications, and evidence-based medicine.
• Collaborate with the Controller to prepare and manage departmental budgets for staffing, drugs, and supplies.
• Serve on and lead hospital committees, including Quality Assurance, Formulary, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, MEC, and Safety, as needed.
• Recognize and celebrate employee achievements.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree